mythism

English

Etymology

myth +‎ -ism

Noun

mythism (usually uncountable, plural mythisms)

1. Myths generally; belief in myth.
   • 1844, James E. de Kay, Natural History of New York: Birds, volumes 1-2, page 35:

     This may probably have been derived from the traditionary mythisms of the Indians.

   • 1853, Methodist Review, volume 35, page 463:

     The sixth and seventh chapters treat of the miracles said to have been wrought in support of falsehood, and of Rationalism, Spiritualism, Mythism, and Romanism.